Meeting was called to order at 2:05 by President Bill Monroe.

Present: Bill Monroe, Jim McCaffrey, Beryl Falcone, Gary Baron, Wes Broadnax, Gordon Spink, Joe Levine, John Whitwell, John Madden

Guest: Lynn Brown

Secretary's Report

Minutes from the September 15, 2001 and October 21, 2001 meetings were approved.

Treasurer's Report

For the period February 3, 2002 - March 17, 2002:


Total Expenses = $1,533.78
Ending Balance (checking account) = $5,666.81

Other funds:
Certificate of Deposit = $6,527.24

Total Cash on Hand = $12,194.05

The Treasurer's report was accepted as presented.

Director's Report - John Madden

The Fall Reunion will be held at the third football game of the season - MSU vs California - September 14, 2002. The Golf Outing will be the day before - Friday, September 13, 2002. The themes for the halftime show will be A Tribute to Dave Catron & Recognizing the Inclusion of Women in the Marching Band.

John shared information about possible costs incurred due to last Fall's last minute change of the Fall Reunion date and the problems associated with people ordering tickets for the original game but not able to attend the rescheduled game.

It was moved by Gordon Spink and seconded that $266 be expended from the Alumni Band treasury to cover costs associated with the shortage due to the exchange of tickets from last year's rescheduled Reunion. Motion passed.

In the future all game tickets for family of Alumni Band members will be handled directly by the Athletic Ticket Office.

Director's Report - Wes Broadnax

"Curtis Olson Day" will be held on the Friday/Saturday of the Spring Reunion weekend. This event will honor Curtis Olson, retiring trombonist on the music faculty. A composition commissioned for Curtis Olson - to be written by Eric Ewazen - will be premiered at the Alumni Band Spring Reunion and feature a trombone choir of current and former students of Curtis Olson.

Director's Report - John Whitwell

John reported on the two commissions in honor of Dave Catron that are in-process and to be performed by the Symphony Band during the Spring Reunion. "To Music" is being written by Robert Jager and "Ode and Epinicion" is being written by James Curnow. The Alumni Band has been asked to actively encourage its members to contribute towards both of these commissions. Checks should be made out to "Michigan State University" (not the "Alumni Band") and they will be processed by the School of Music to provide full tax benefits to the contributor.

Refreshments for the Spring Reunion have been ordered. Registration will be set up at 8:00 am and begin at 8:30 am.

President's report - Bill Monroe

Bill reported on the progress of the discussions and Letter of Agreement with the MSU Alumni Association. The Alumni Band will be listed as a "Special Interest Group" with the MSU Alumni Association. There will be no exchange of any monies between the two groups. This relationship should serve as a positive link between the two groups and provide excellent public relations for the Alumni Band.

Vice-President's Report - Jim McCaffery

Jim resigned his duties as Newsletter Editor due to his time constraints.

John Madden suggested that Kim Hopkins be asked to consider becoming the Newsletter Editor. Kim has done the Band Fan Newsletter, is a former band member, and does an excellent job. John will contact her to see iof she has interest. Hopefully she will be available in time to do the June 1st Newsletter.

Past President's Report - Bill Monroe

None

Old Business

None

The next board meeting is scheduled for April 28, 2002 at 2pm at Buddies in Okemos.

Meeting adjourned - 3:28 pm

(Minutes by Joe Levine)

A Reminder -

Fall Reunion - September 14, 2002
MSU vs California

Golf Outing - September 13, 2002

NEXT BOARD MEETING - Sunday, April 28, 2002
2:00 pm
BUDDIES in Okemos

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